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Champat Rai, a former official of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, has received a clean chit in a donation theft case. The Special Investigation Team submitted its report, clearing him weeks after his resignation.
Jagdish Aphale, an IIT Bombay alumnus, has been named the first secretary of the Ayodhya Ram temple trust and will also serve as a joint signatory for financial transactions.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya has initiated a 10-day purification ritual following allegations of donation theft. The ceremony involves daily recitations of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra.
Swami Govind Dev Giri, treasurer of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust, has denied reports of his resignation, stating that the theft of donations is estimated to be around Rs 3 crore, and Champat Rai resigned voluntarily due to negligence.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into donations for the Ayodhya Ram temple has uncovered nine critical lapses in handling procedures, which allegedly facilitated large-scale embezzlement of funds.
The Ram Temple Trust has accepted the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra during a crucial meeting held amidst allegations of donation theft. The trust is also addressing the handling of 900 kg of silver sent for purity testing as the RSS closely monitors the situation.
An SIT investigation into the finances of the Ayodhya Ram Temple trust has expanded to examine transactions since 2020, amidst demands from the Congress party for the trust's dissolution.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing irregularities in donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple has been granted a 15-day extension. The investigation is expanding, focusing on aspects like CCTV footage and a fake 'police' raid related to the donation theft.
Kapil Sibal has launched a strong attack on the BJP, accusing the party of corruption and misappropriation of funds related to donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple. He used the phrase 'Ram ko loota, desh ko loota' to criticize the alleged financial irregularities.
A controversy has erupted over donations made at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claiming crores of rupees are missing and demanding judicial intervention.
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to connect the ongoing investigation into donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple with the Ramjanmabhoomi title dispute. The court instead directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expeditiously conclude its probe into the donation irregularities and submit a status report.
The Indian Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic auditor in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of donations from the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The court also requested a status report from the SIT within two weeks.
A chance discovery of concealed cash in a restroom led to an investigation into the theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple, with police recovering a significant amount of money.
The Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust is seeking applications for its first chief executive officer, a professional role aimed at enhancing the management of the Ayodhya Ram temple operations.
Uddhav Thackeray has instructed party officials to extend the Ram Raksha Andolan, launched against alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple, to the district level.
Ayodhya police are intensifying their investigation into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, with recovered CCTV footage reportedly showing suspects concealing cash, potentially revealing how funds were siphoned off.
The Congress party has questioned Prime Minister Modi's silence on the alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scam, stating it exposes the BJP's double standards and moral failure.
Investigators examining the donation-counting process at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya have identified significant lapses in how cash donations were handled. The report also compares these procedures to those of other temples in Uttar Pradesh.
Police raided the homes of eight individuals accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya, investigating their sudden increase in wealth. Meanwhile, local lawyers have refused to defend the accused, citing hurt sentiments.
The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged disappearance of donation funds for the Ayodhya Ram Temple, following a request from the temple trust.
Priests at the Ayodhya Ram Temple will now wear yellow silk dhotis as part of a new dress code, prescribed in accordance with the Ramanandi tradition.
Ram Shankar Yadav and Manish Yadav have been sent to a 39-hour police remand in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ayodhya Ram temple, with custodial interrogation deemed crucial for uncovering the conspiracy.
The treasurer of the Ayodhya Ram Temple trust, Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj, has stated he will not resign, attributing the alleged donation theft to laxity by SBI officials. This follows the resignation of the trust's general secretary.
The Supreme Court has requested a status report from the Uttar Pradesh SIT regarding the investigation into the theft of donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The court also issued a notice to the Ram Temple Trust, seeking its response on the matter.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has identified Avinash Shukla as the primary accused in the alleged theft of donations from the Ayodhya Ram Temple, with a preliminary report indicating embezzlement over forty days.
Following the arrest of Avinash Shukla, police are now seeking custody of other accused individuals in connection with the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case.
Ayodhya police are escalating their investigation into the theft of donations from the Ram Temple, with plans to interrogate accused Ramshankar Yadav, who reportedly had a key to the counting room.
Police are questioning Champat Rai and collecting evidence from SBI officials as part of an investigation into how donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple were received, counted, and deposited. The inquiry focuses on the financial handling of the temple's funds.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has submitted its preliminary report regarding the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The report has been presented to the Uttar Pradesh government.